The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-11

NO, ma am; he attends the Methodist
SABBATH school, his parents being members
OF that church,
willie is boy of about 13-the oldest
OF five children" said the tobacconist. "He
Is OF humble but good parentage. About a
year ago. Willie became anxious to help his
family, the wages of his father, who is only
laborer on the Isle, being barely sufficient
to keep the wolf from the door The boy
applied to me for something to do, and,
pleased with his frank, good face, l EN-
ployed him in the capacity OF errand-boy.
We all took fancy to him, particularly
Pauline, who, you know, is passionately
fond of children"
Provided they are of the male species, -
interrupted Florine, laughing.
Her uncle, with q frown, continued:
About two weeks ago the child was
stricken with typhoid fever, and during his
illness Bertha and Pauline have been indie
fatigable in their attentions to the little fell
low.n
Kindness, presume, is the bait by which
you hope to draw this urchin and his pow
erty-stricken set into the fold of your
church." sneered Florine, turning to her
cousin.
You wrong me deeply" replied Pauline,
her eyes flashing with Indignation. 81
would as lief you should think ME a thief
as to think me a proselyter. The person
who is kind to the poor OF other creeds only to
gather them into the fold of his own church
is, i'll my opinion, a religious sneak thief,
and the person who sacrifices his religious
convictions to crafty some one who has
been kind to him in trouble is a most con-
temptible, weak-minded creature, and does
not deserve the respect of a penitentiary
convict. take it for granted that those
who differ from me in matters of religion,
do SO conscientiously therefore, it would not
only be un-Christiantly, but also dishonora-
bic of me to expect person in return for
some little kindness | had shown him to
join my church when he could not conscien-
tiously accept its tenets."
Florine made no reply; but, with curl
OF her lips, turned and looked out of the
window.
II wonder if Virgil has really fallen in
love with her" thought Pauline. ''Surely
he could not love such womanw
I'VE had visit from your friend last
night, Pauline" said Mrs. Woodbury..
"My friendP' asked the girl, turning
quickly toward her aunt. "To whom have
you reference, aunt Nannie"
"Mc. Paine" answered Florine, her eyes
ablaze with exultation.
"Ah | couldn't imagine of whom you
were speaking" said Pauline, with charm
ing indifference.
now 10 YOU AAo VIRGIN, Ndhules dSheu
Mr. NORRIS.
''Splendidly. never was in the society
of more agreeable or cultured gentleman
than Mr.. Paine. / teasingly told Mr..
Woodbury. last night l had fallen in love
with the young gentleman"
Hush, mother!n said Florine, raising her
hand, "Mr Paine is coming up the walk, y
and blush overspread her face.
Footsteps were presently heard in the hall
and second later the young lawyer ap
peared in the doorway.
ANY admittanceW he inquired, glancing
smilingly about the room.
Certainly. Come in, my son; come in,
said Mr.. Morriss, hurrying forward to wei
come the visitor.
When he had shaken hands with the to-
bacconist, Virgil bowed gracefully to each
of the ladies. Then, passing a remark Oh
two of playful character with Pauline, he
took seat at the window beside Florine
and soon he and she were engaged in low
earnest conversation. Florine was now the
personifcation of feminine loneliness
Around her lips, which but five minute:
ago had curled with contempt, lowered
now the most winning of smiles.
1.-The artful, two faced piecem mentally
exclaimed Pauline, her jealousy aroused by
the intimacy between her cousin and Virgil
81 wish he had come upon her unawares 9
few minutes ago! But he will see her YET
in her true colcrsw
MSS Pauliei Miss Paulieln
''Isnt that Milton calling you, my dearF
inquired the tobacconist, turning to his
daughter. =.
"It sounds like his voice. 1 will go and
see If it is he It's strange he doesn't come
in :" and, glad of an excuse to escape from
the room, Pauline arose and went out into
the hall
Milton, with an expression of utter de
lection on his face, stood in the front door
way Pauline perceived at once that the
child had been crying. She passed her arm
around his shoulders, and, looking down in
his tear-stained face, asked tenderly:
"What is the matter, darling"
"Oh, Miss Paulie, am so miserable.
wish / was in heaven with mamma" an
swered the child with quivering lips. 81 feel
as if my heart will break" and he placed
his little hand on his left breast. "Miss
Paulie, have got something to tell you.
Come, let us go to one of the honeysuckle
arbors."
AS the boy whispered these words in Pau
lines ears, he stole his arm around he1
waist The two passed down the steps and
across the yard to the arbor west of the
house. When they had seated themselves
Milton nestled his head on Pauline's bosom,
and burst into fit of weeping. The young
lady, touched deeply by the little fellows
grief, laid her cheek against his, and thus
the two sat together in fearful silence for
several minutes
At length Milton, regaining his voice
said:
"Miss Pauline, what do you thinkF'
"What, Miltonn
"Brother slapped me last night"
"Slapped you" cried the girl. ''The ty-
rantl He ought to be ashamed Of himself.
| am surprised"
''Yes, he slapped me-" repeated Milton
land it was the first time he ever did such
thing in his life, and it was all on account
of that black-eyed cousin of yours You
know he called on her last night, and left
me at home with Uncle Jerry. l sat uI
waiting for brother until after 10 o'clock
Then, tired and sleepy. l undressed and
went to bed Just before IL o'clock woke
up, and what do you think l had dreamed
Miss Paulie"
81 cannot imagine, Milton"
Il dreamed that brother and Miss Florine
were married, and it made me feel SC
wretched l burst out crying. Presently
brother came in whistling. l stopped cry
ing and lay perfectly still, and, thinking
was fast asleep, he sat down by the bed and
began to take off his shoes. Presently
heard him say to himself;
"'What beautiful, fascinating creature
she is! do believe she has won my heart
already
''Oh, Miss Paulie, when heard him say
that thought of what Ihad dreamed, and,
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